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Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery

University of Adelaide, The

Master Degree (By Coursework)

Relevant bachelor degree; be an experienced surgeon and within 1 year of achieving, or have gained, FRACS (Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) or equivalent

Course Description

This program will provide a professional qualification for those who wish to have minimally invasive surgery as a predominant part of their future surgical practice. In particular, the aim is to produce surgeons who have an understanding of the theory of minimally invasive surgical procedures including robotic and laparoscopic procedures, combined with a thorough clinical grounding in laparoscopic surgery. The learning objectives of the program are to: ensure surgeons have an understanding of anatomy and patho/physiology of minimally invasive techniques; give surgeons an improved knowledge of ergonomics and its application to minimally invasive surgery; ensure surgeons acquire the skills to perform successful minimally invasive surgery by use of high and low fidelity laparoscopic training devices and supervised clinical work; instruct surgeons in how to identify and treat operative and post-operative complications arising during and from minimally invasive surgery; advance surgeons' ability to review and understand relevant literature about minimally invasive surgery; advance surgeons' research skills by formulating a research problem and producing one publication which is deemed suitable for submission to a peer reviewed journal.

Subjects you can Study

Minimally invasive surgery

About University of Adelaide, The

Established in 1874, the University of Adelaide is Australia's third oldest university. It is consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities globally, and is a member of the Group of Eight; a coalition of Australia's foremost research intensive universities.

With an international reputation for academic excellence, the University continues to deliver graduates that make a difference in their local and global communities. It has produced over 100 Rhodes scholars including Australia's first Indigenous recipient, and there are five Nobel Laureates among its alumni community.

The University offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in areas including: engineering, computer and mathematical sciences; health sciences including medicine and dentistry; humanities and social sciences, including arts and music; professions such as teaching, commerce and law; and sciences. Degrees are relevant to the changing requirements of employers and the needs of industry.

Global learning is highly regarded and students are encouraged to leverage the University's network of over 100 international education institutions to pursue study opportunities overseas as part of their degrees.

The University of Adelaide constitutes a vibrant and diverse community of 25,000 students across its three main campuses in South Australia.

Provider CRICOS: 00123M

Master Degree (By Coursework)

Duration

North Terrace

Full-time internal = 1 year

Part-time internal = 2 years

Structure

This one year program comprises: supervised clinical placement in either a government or non-government hospital; online tutorials / webinars; teaching with low and high fidelity laparoscopic training devices; the production of a research publication which is deemed suitable for submission to a peer reviewed journal; and attendance at technical clinical workshops in Adelaide. Opportunities exist for specialisation within the program. These include, but are not limited to: Colorectal, Renal, Upper GI (upper gastrointestinal), Vascular, Urology, Gynaecology and ENT (ear, nose, throat).

Entry Requirements

Relevant bachelor degree; be an experienced surgeon and within 1 year of achieving, or have gained, FRACS (Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) or equivalent

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Starting salary

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